On 18 July 2023, Qatar Airways inaugurated a new route between Doha in Qatar to Toulouse, operated by an Airbus A330-200,marking Qatar Airways’ latest efforts to expand its network in France. The highly anticipated inaugural flight becomes the fourth destination in France after the airline's recent additions of Nice and Lyon.
I was invited to this event by the communication and event agency Groupe Expression to join other photographers and journalists. I've take this opportunity and make a video about this event that you can find at the end of this page and also on my YouTube channel.
The new direct service to Toulouse is operated by an Airbus A330- 200, with 24 Business Class seats and 236 Frugality Class seats.
Passengers were greeted with French delicacies and music at the departure gate of Hamad International Airport (DOH). Onboard the inaugural flight, QR047 carried esteemed passengers including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, as well as the Ambassador of France to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Jean-Baptiste Faivre.
The flight was received by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France, His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al Thani, and the Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Mr. Philippe Crébassa.
A press conference was held by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, and by the Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Mr. Philippe Crébassa to announce the national carrier of the State of Qatar’s expansion in the French market, as well as future collaborative opportunities between both exciting cities. After the questions the press conference ended with an exchange of gifts.
The arrival of Qatar Airways in Toulouse is an important step for the expansion of the airport's destinations and will be beneficial for the development of tourism in the city of Toulouse.
"The Doha hub will facilitate connections with Asia, Africa and Oceania for our French and international customers. This opening also creates new opportunities for international air freight transport from Toulouse.
I would like to thank all the tourism promotion and economic development institutions in Toulouse and the Occitanie region that have worked with us on this project." said Philippe Crébassa.
Qatar Airways VLOG on YouTube
Find out more about the inauguration of this new airline in my YouTube vlog!
